REQ ID: 124783
JOB TITLE: Commercial Software Delivery Lead Engineer
SALARY: £42,000-£62,000
POSTING DATE: 11/06/2024
POSTING END DATE: 25/06/2024
LOCATION: Whitley
JLR is harnessing technology to make driving smarter, safer and cleaner. You can help create a world in which responsible, sustainable vehicles revolutionise the driving experience for generations. Our vision is to leverage the incredible potential of technology to build vehicles that not only offer a premium, all-encompassing digital experience, but that also make our customers lives better.
WHAT TO EXPECT
As a Commercial Lead associated to Software delivery you'll get to support the delivery of cross carline and cross platform software projects within our Product Engineering Propultion Software, Calibration and Controls function.
You'll get first-hand exposure to powertrain innovations, where you'll engage with engineering teams in securing robust delivery of propulsion software led technologies. You'll also get to collaborate with internal and external software teams who develop and deploy control software.
This is an opportunity to maximise the benefits of new propulsion technologies through a short time to market approach, ensuring the delivery of unique industry leading features happen within the targets set.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
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Support Programme Teams by estimating future programme costs and resource requirements working together with Group Product Owners, using various tools currently in place and developing new tools and process as and when required
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Manage request for information and request for quotation process for software development working together with Software Delivery Leads, Group Product Owners and Software Providers
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Assist with securing programme funding for Software Development Costs working together with Software Delivery Leads, Group Product Owners, Programme Finance Teams and Business Planning Team
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Make sure programme spend is tracked and managed within budget
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Lead supplier collaboration meetings, as well as Software change request meetings. Making sure any issues are addressed quickly and effective ways of working together are developed, helping to implement process and technical improvements
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
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Supplier management, contract management and negotiation skills
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Confidence in engaging and communicating with others with the ability to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and partners at all levels - internally and external to the organisation
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System and/or Software product life cycle and design principles experience
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Attention to details with ability to analyse financial data
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Experience using Change Management Tools within a project management environment
SO WHY US?
Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.
This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.
JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.